I'm proposing a TOTV Diet for N. Year's Resolution

[jebartle]

I've lost 16 lbs. in a month and it's easy.....Have a good breakfast, have dinner for lunch and then STOP eating (no eating after 1:00),and have lots of water.....I've noticed that many of us have put on a few pounds in our senior years, let's use this thread to record our accomplishments...What do you say???:shrug: This method works for me but maybe you have a better idea.....I think the Europeans have been eating like this all their lives....It's obvious from other threads that we love our restaurants and I've learned to enjoy their lunch (my dinner) menu... I've been healthy, no headache and the best part NOT hungry until morning...First diet I've been able to accomplish some results and not taking the weight off too fast...Give it a try or add your diet tips...Good luck!

[Loudoll]

I've lost 16 lbs. in a month and it's easy.....Have a good breakfast, have dinner for lunch and then STOP eating, have lots of water.....I've noticed that many of us have put on a few pounds in our senior years, let's use this thread to record our accomplishments...What do you say???:shrug:
I noticed no one read or commented yet on this unpleasant subject. However, congratulations on your weight loss:icon_hungry:

[Mudder]

Ok, I'm in. I've had a year with a condition that prevented my usual amount of exercise. My body is finally ready for exercise again. So count me in.

[jebartle]

I'm not finished yet....This is waaaay toooo easy!




I noticed no one read or commented yet on this unpleasant subject. However, congratulations on your weight loss:icon_hungry:

[jebartle]

Let's share our diet secrets.




Ok, I'm in. I've had a year with a condition that prevented my usual amount of exercise. My body is finally ready for exercise again. So count me in.

[FreedomToGo]

I would highly recommend the book, "It Starts with Food," by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig.

[TheVillageChicken]

I count calories with poker chips and two jars. I start the day with one full and one empty jar. The full jar contains red (100 calories), blue (50 calories), and white (10 calories). For example, an 1800 calorie plan would have ten whites, two blues, and sixteen reds. As I consume calories, I pay for them by moving chips from the start jar to the finish jar. When the start jar is empty, I am done for the day. I stay focused on not what I have consumed, but rather, what I have left when planning my meals.

[jebartle]

That is a neat idea Village Chicken....I love it!





I count calories with poker chips and two jars. I start the day with one full and one empty jar. The full jar contains red (100 calories), blue (50 calories), and white (10 calories). For example, an 1800 calorie plan would have ten whites, two blues, and sixteen reds. As I consume calories, I pay for them by moving chips from the start jar to the finish jar. When the start jar is empty, I am done for the day. I stay focused on not what I have consumed, but rather, what I have left when planning my meals.

[jebartle]

Thanks Sophie!



I would highly recommend the book, "It Starts with Food," by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig.

[TrudyM]

I count calories with poker chips and two jars. I start the day with one full and one empty jar. The full jar contains red (100 calories), blue (50 calories), and white (10 calories). For example, an 1800 calorie plan would have ten whites, two blues, and sixteen reds. As I consume calories, I pay for them by moving chips from the start jar to the finish jar. When the start jar is empty, I am done for the day. I stay focused on not what I have consumed, but rather, what I have left when planning my meals.

I use nickels for 100 calories and pennies for 10 calories and two small empty pill bottles. So as I am on 1300 calories I have 12 nickels and 10 pennies. This way it fits in my purse. I was using poker chips but switched. I have lost 35 lbs since May 1 but it is going slower now as the difference between 1300 calories and what maintains my current weight isn't as big a difference as it was when I was 35 lbs heavier. I make a do ahead meals adding up all the calories of all the ingredients and then divide it into 350 to 400 calorie portions and then freeze or refrig them. Apples and 100 calorie yogurt are my salvation and keep me going. Doc says why I failed in the past is I need to eat something every 4 hours or my body goes into preservation mode. So I save 100 cal for a yogurt in the evening or if I have enough left I have a skinny cow ice cream sandwich they are great. Also you can make a real low cal jello using unsweetened koolaid and splenda and knox gel. It tastes like reg jello as the same company makes both koolaid and jello so the flavors are the same.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCUbvOwwfWM

[tomwed]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCUbvOwwfWM
Bill and Michelle are taking a stand on an obvious health issue. Please name the others who are also taking a stand on this issue.

[jebartle]

Thanks Dr. W



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCUbvOwwfWM

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I'm not finished yet....This is waaaay toooo easy!

Although I think it would work, it doesn't sound easy to me. I do the opposite. I don't eat all day and have one meal at night.

The problem that I have is that once I eat, I find it very difficult to stop. I did very well with eating one meal for about a month, but the I began snacking at night.

The other issue is that, especially this time of year, things come up where you end up not adhering to your schedule. You have a party or you make dinner plans with friends. It seems like you'd really have to isolate yourself.

[Phanatic Luvr]

I count my calories on my cell phone. There is an app called My Fitness Pal. You can scan all you eat with a built in scanner which works on the UPC on each food item. You just have to make sure you adjust the portions which is very easy. You can track your weight (and hopefully success). Once you start, it will tell you how many calories you should have per day to get to your targeted goal.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Bill and Michelle are taking a stand on an obvious health issue. Please name the others who are also taking a stand on this issue.

True, they are doing something. But Bill's solution is basically to eat only lettuce and celery and Michelle's is to tell our kids to go out and play for an hour every day.

Neither one is bad advice, but one is pretty much impractical for most people and the other won't cure the problem.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I count my calories on my cell phone. There is an app called My Fitness Pal. You can scan all you eat with a built in scanner which works on the UPC on each food item. You just have to make sure you adjust the portions which is very easy. You can track your weight (and hopefully success). Once you start, it will tell you how many calories you should have per day to get to your targeted goal.

Again, great if you have a lot of will power. I get up every morning determined to stick to my plan and by evening the plan often goes out the window.

[2BNTV]

Congrats on your losing weight, as it can always be done.

My old doctor said eat less and exercise more will lead to weight loss but I have found that eating several small meals a day works the best. Having a decent breakfast, a snack, light lunch, snack and a light dinner. Sometimes a piece of a toast with a cup of tea at 10 PM, assuming one is still awake.

Just enough food to get from one meal to the next while giving your body a chance to burn off what one eats. By eating heavy meals, your body will have excess calories stored, that will result in a weight gain.

Diabetic advisers call this a "lifestyle change" into one's relationship to food.

It's tough to do at first but one gets use to it and starts to eat healthy food choices.

BTW - Eating a doughnut, doesn't blow your day. One needs to know how many calories are in what they want to eat and plan accordingly. A cup of french fries is about 500 calories and a baked potato is 200, sans gobs of butter, etc.

Tips:
1. One should eat slowly as the brain takes a half hour to tell the body it is full. I used to eat very fast and was wayyyyyyyyy past full when I stopped.

2. When you are a child, your mother put a certain amount of food on your plate, (probably way too much), and you got used to thinking this is how much food I must eat to be full. Pay attention to what your body is saying, as sometimes you are full, halfway through a meal. Save the rest for another meal.

3. Restaurants give you twice as much food as you need. ask for a doggie bag at the beginning of a meal and scrape half of it off, so you don't overeat. Your waistline will be glad!

BTW - I find this very hard to do so I try to eat even less before going into a restaurant or ordering something light.

4. Realize your going to break down and eat something that is not good for weight control. Don't get down on yourself and start overeating for several days.
Every little bit helps so don't give up!

I have lost 20 lbs and plan to lose a few more even though, it is the holidays, Always a tough time to reduce one's weight. One doesn't have to get crazy about weight loss. Just keep thinking about how much better you will feel when you get to your goal!!! Once you reach your goal, maintain your weight!!!

[TheVillageChicken]

Calorie counting became much more real after I started going to the fitness center. I spend an hour on a recumbent cross trainer and burn between 500 and 600 calories. It is mind blowing to realize that I can invalidate that hour of work with a bear claw or a handful of cookies.

[jebartle]

Eat anything you want "Just don't swallow", spit it out, Ha!....

[SALYBOW]

I.m in. :pepper2:

[Barefoot]

I've lost 16 lbs. in a month and it's easy.....Have a good breakfast, have dinner for lunch and then STOP eating (no eating after 1:00).

No eating after 1 PM? :shocked: Good for you and congrats on your weight loss.
Does that mean you never go out at night for dinner with friends?
As Dr. Boogie says, it seems like you would really have to isolate yourself, which wouldn't work for us.
Everyone needs to find a path that is suitable for them. It's not one size fits all.
I usually keep a food diary, that works for me and keeps me mindful of what I eat.

[CFrance]

For whatever reason, this has worked for me when nothing else has. Of course we go out to dinner with friends, etc., and I just do something different on those days. We've always eaten lunch out more than we do dinner, but following this regime does not mean you can ne.)ver go out to dinner again!:icon_hungry:

I came across this method accidentally when I was on pain medication last summer for an injury, and the dinnertime dose was upsetting my stomach. I lost ten pounds in two months. (That's how slow my metabolism is, although I was no longer exercising.) I now feel better and have started eating more calories but am maintaining the loss.

[Bonny]

The best way for me is to eat small meals throughout the day. It helps keep your sugar in balance. Adding crunchy things like apples and carrots help keep your metabolism up as the body has to work harder to digest them.
Then of course lower your calorie intake and try to increase your activity level.
The ideal amount of weight loss per week should not exceed 2 pounds.
Weight loss will be more successful and easier to maintain.
If there are certain high calorie things you really like, just eat them in moderation.

[Barefoot]

Of course we go out to dinner with friends, etc., and I just do something different on those days. We've always eaten lunch out more than we do dinner, but following this regime does not mean you can never go out to dinner again!

I think the OP was suggesting no eating ever after 1 PM. :shocked: But perhaps she makes exceptions.
Sometimes we have a late lunch with friends that also suffices for dinner. But I do love going out for dinner at night.
CFrance, as you said, you still occasionally enjoy dinner out with friends, and even a glass of wine.
However some people require a really strict, regimented schedule to motivate them.
For me, a food diary and moderation keep me in line.

[CFrance]

I think the OP was suggesting no eating ever after 1 PM. :shocked: But perhaps she makes exceptions.
Sometimes we have a late lunch with friends that also suffices for dinner. But I do love going out for dinner at night.
CFrance, as you said, you still occasionally enjoy dinner out with friends, and even a glass of wine.
However some people require a really strict, regimented schedule to motivate them.
For me, a food diary and moderation keep me in line.

Ha ha, Bare, I never said anything about limiting to an occasional glass wine... Wine is not food in my book!

[jebartle]

:bowdown:



Congrats on your losing weight, as it can always be done.

My old doctor said eat less and exercise more will lead to weight loss but I have found that eating several small meals a day works the best. Having a decent breakfast, a snack, light lunch, snack and a light dinner. Sometimes a piece of a toast with a cup of tea at 10 PM, assuming one is still awake.

Just enough food to get from one meal to the next while giving your body a chance to burn off what one eats. By eating heavy meals, your body will have excess calories stored, that will result in a weight gain.

Diabetic advisers call this a "lifestyle change" into one's relationship to food.

It's tough to do at first but one gets use to it and starts to eat healthy food choices.

BTW - Eating a doughnut, doesn't blow your day. One needs to know how many calories are in what they want to eat and plan accordingly. A cup of french fries is about 500 calories and a baked potato is 200, sans gobs of butter, etc.

Tips:
1. One should eat slowly as the brain takes a half hour to tell the body it is full. I used to eat very fast and was wayyyyyyyyy past full when I stopped.

2. When you are a child, your mother put a certain amount of food on your plate, (probably way too much), and you got used to thinking this is how much food I must eat to be full. Pay attention to what your body is saying, as sometimes you are full, halfway through a meal. Save the rest for another meal.

3. Restaurants give you twice as much food as you need. ask for a doggie bag at the beginning of a meal and scrape half of it off, so you don't overeat. Your waistline will be glad!

BTW - I find this very hard to do so I try to eat even less before going into a restaurant or ordering something light.

4. Realize your going to break down and eat something that is not good for weight control. Don't get down on yourself and start overeating for several days.
Every little bit helps so don't give up!

I have lost 20 lbs and plan to lose a few more even though, it is the holidays, Always a tough time to reduce one's weight. One doesn't have to get crazy about weight loss. Just keep thinking about how much better you will feel when you get to your goal!!! Once you reach your goal, maintain your weight!!!

[CFrance]

The best way for me is to eat small meals throughout the day. It helps keep your sugar in balance. Adding crunchy things like apples and carrots help keep your metabolism up as the body has to work harder to digest them.
Then of course lower your calorie intake and try to increase your activity level.
The ideal amount of weight loss per week should not exceed 2 pounds.
Weight loss will be more successful and easier to maintain.
If there are certain high calorie things you really like, just eat them in moderation.
Been there, tried that. This may work for you, but it does not work for everyone, Bonny. Everyone's body and metabolism is different. Several small meals a day not only puts weight on me, the apples and carrots add too many carbs.

As an example, my husband lost 50 lbs on Atkins after we quit smoking and he had gained weight. And he has kept it off because he has a good metabolism. (It was the disturbing of that metabolism from quitting smoking caused the weight gain.) I tried Atkins for two months and gained three pounds! We ate the same stuff.

Everyone's different, and I am glad the OP found something that works for her/him, because I know how frustrating it can be to maintain a good weight or even attain one.

[jebartle]

Just don't "Fall off the wagon", get "back on" the next day....If I know that I'm going to be eating with friends, I usually cut back on lunch....My silly diet works great for me, really started this thread to see if there were better ideas out there....Although, I must say, this has been the easiest of all diets I've tried, and I've tried them all.



I think the OP was suggesting no eating ever after 1 PM. :shocked: But perhaps she makes exceptions.
Sometimes we have a late lunch with friends that also suffices for dinner. But I do love going out for dinner at night.
CFrance, as you said, you still occasionally enjoy dinner out with friends, and even a glass of wine.
However some people require a really strict, regimented schedule to motivate them.
For me, a food diary and moderation keep me in line.

[Bonny]

Been there, tried that. This may work for you, but it does not work for everyone, Bonny. Everyone's body and metabolism is different. Several small meals a day not only puts weight on me, the apples and carrots add too many carbs.

As an example, my husband lost 50 lbs on Atkins after we quit smoking and he had gained weight. And he has kept it off because he has a good metabolism. (It was the disturbing of that metabolism from quitting smoking caused the weight gain.) I tried Atkins for two months and gained three pounds! We ate the same stuff.

Everyone's different, and I am glad the OP found something that works for her/him, because I know how frustrating it can be to maintain a good weight or even attain one.
Nothing works for everyone. I thought the OP asked if there were other ideas.
I would starve if I didn't eat after 1:00. LOL ;)
I always say, what ever works for someone is all good.

[Barefoot]

Ha ha, Bare, I never said anything about limiting to an occasional glass wine... Wine is not food in my book!

:wine: :agree:


Everyone's body and metabolism is different. Several small meals a day not only puts weight on me, the apples and carrots add too many carbs. Everyone's different, and I am glad the OP found something that works for her/him, because I know how frustrating it can be to maintain a good weight or even attain one.

Exactly! Everyone's body and metabolism is very different.
While eating weeds and twigs or skipping meals works for some people, for others it just makes them cranky, hungry and likely to binge.
People need to experiment with different food plans to find out what works for them.
I think a food diary is very helpful, or some method of keeping track of food consumed.
It doesn't have to be anything complicated, all that is needed is a pen and paper.

[TrudyM]

If you look at any of the sites or aps you will see that to maintain the same weight men get to eat more calories. :shrug: I know it is the way it is but it does seem unfair. Hubby has been loosing as much as I have eating 600 or more calories a day than I do. BOOO :sad:

[dbussone]

No eating after 1 PM? :shocked: Good for you and congrats on your weight loss.
Does that mean you never go out at night for dinner with friends?
As Dr. Boogie says, it seems like you would really have to isolate yourself, which wouldn't work for us.
Everyone needs to find a path that is suitable for them. It's not one size fits all.
I usually keep a food diary, that works for me and keeps me mindful of what I eat.







I could never keep a food diary. Takes too much time away from enjoying what you are supposed to write about.

[Halibut]

Sincere congratulations to everyone for being mindful of all facets of health. And it isn't even new year's yet! ;)

I'm fascinated by the issue of weight and metabolism since (1) there are so many variables and individual differences, and (2) so much is still unknown on a basic biological level.

It's easy to demonize sugar, or saturated fat, or carbs, or wheat, or dairy, or meat, or fast food, or processed food, or non-organic food, or pesticides, and on and on, but there isn't one simple answer. So many "rules" are diametric opposites, such as eating five small meals vs intermittent fasting. There's also research into how sleep restriction causes weight gain. An interesting topic, indeed. :)

In passing, there is a school of thought that glucose regulation may be impaired when meal frequency is reduced: Morning plasma glucose concentrations were significantly greater in subjects when they were consuming 1 meal a day compared to when they were consuming 3 meals a day. When consuming 1 meal a day, the subjects exhibited poorer glucose tolerance as indicated by a significantly greater and more prolonged elevation of plasma glucose concentrations compared to subjects consuming 3 meals a day.

But hey, glucometers are available over the counter if anyone is interested in tracking specifically how and what they're eating affects their blood sugar.

On the other side of the coin, I am what most people would probably call frail and need to gain weight, which has been quite difficult for me my whole life.

[RVRoadie]

My wife and I did the Advocare 24 Day Challenge (https://www.advocare.com/141036127/24DayChallenge/) about 8 weeks ago. It worked well for us and we have stayed on the nutritional supplements and kept to the diet and exercise guidelines. They are very easy to follow, and very sensible. After dropping about 10 lbs during the first 24 days, we are losing about 1 lb per week. I buy their products through my kids distributor account.

Not too hard to stick close to the diet when eating out, or partying with friends.

[Barefoot]

Sincere congratulations to everyone for being mindful of all facets of health. And it isn't even new year's yet! ;)

I'm fascinated by the issue of weight and metabolism since (1) there are so many variables and individual differences, and (2) so much is still unknown on a basic biological level.

It's easy to demonize sugar, or saturated fat, or carbs, or wheat, or dairy, or meat, or fast food, or processed food, or non-organic food, or pesticides, and on and on, but there isn't one simple answer. So many "rules" are diametric opposites, such as eating five small meals vs intermittent fasting. There's also research into how sleep restriction causes weight gain. An interesting topic, indeed. :)

In passing, there is a school of thought that glucose regulation may be impaired when meal frequency is reduced: Morning plasma glucose concentrations were significantly greater in subjects when they were consuming 1 meal a day compared to when they were consuming 3 meals a day. When consuming 1 meal a day, the subjects exhibited poorer glucose tolerance as indicated by a significantly greater and more prolonged elevation of plasma glucose concentrations compared to subjects consuming 3 meals a day.

But hey, glucometers are available over the counter if anyone is interested in tracking specifically how and what they're eating affects their blood sugar.

On the other side of the coin, I am what most people would probably call frail and need to gain weight, which has been quite difficult for me my whole life.


There is even a school of thought that people with a higher BMI have a lower mortality risk:

"The relationship between body mass index (BMI) and mortality remains the subject of much debate. A recent meta-analysis concluded that compared to those of normal weight (BMI<25.0), overweight individuals (BMI 25.0–29.9) had a significantly lower mortality risk. Even Class 1 obesity (BMI 30–34.9) was associated with marginally reduced mortality."

I'm not saying that is true; I have no idea! Information is constantly changing, and much of it is contradictory.

As Halibut said:

"I'm fascinated by the issue of weight and metabolism since (1) there are so many variables and individual differences, and (2) so much is still unknown on a basic biological level."

[dbussone]

I try to practice a paleo diet as much as possible. Have done so for about 5 years. Although I am a type II diabetic, my A1C typically is about 5.3-5.6...which is low normal. I believe the key is understanding physiology- which few do. It was my undergrad major.

[jebartle]

during this thread....Hmmmm!....I've noticed that every time I think about a diet, I'm surrounded by temptation! Even on TOTV...Maybe I'm too sensitive!

[GeoGeo]

It is true that one diet does not work for everyone. So here is another suggestion to consider.

The best "diet" that worked for me and my sweatie was the South Beach Diet. The only problem was that I couldn't eat as much as they said. Can you believe a diet where you are stuffed instead of starving? I would be stuffed and then some. I had to cut back. The thing is to eat every 3 hours....even if it is just a snack....and never wait until you feel hungry. If I wanted to go out and eat spaghetti or go to a fast food joint once in awhile, no problem. I would find that helped rev up my metabolism and I would lose more weight. You couldn't do this every day. But having a cheat day once a week or once a month is fine.

Any diet that combines healthy meats (chicken, fish, low fat cuts), low glycemic veggies/fruits, a little healthy fat, a little grain , etc. is good. I think the secret is to eat every 3 hours. Picture your body as a wood stove. You've got to keep feeding the fire. The reason to eat every 3 hours is to keep your blood sugar levels even....big spikes and drops. Also making your food colorful and flavorful helps. South Beach Diet recipes taught me a lot. Love the pretty reds, yellows, greens, etc. I never felt deprived or like I was on a diet. Just the opposite.

[TheVillageChicken]

All successful diets can be boiled down to one truth. Eat less calories and burn more calories. There is no pixie dust.

[Villages PL]

There is even a school of thought that people with a higher BMI have a lower mortality risk:

I believe it's a biased school-of-thought promoted by the food industry. And some overweight people love it because it gives them something to hang their hat on.

[Villages PL]

I don't like complicated fad diets. The simpler the better.

For example, I never count calories. Everyone knows the difference between a high calorie food and a low calorie food, right? Processed foods are high calorie and natural (unprocessed) whole foods are low calorie.


Eat unprocessed natural whole foods.